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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,716, 355,803.60 and 168,447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,716, 355,803.60 and 168,447.52 is: 232,559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,716 : 355,803.60 = 168,447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,716/355,803.60 = 168,447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,716x = 355,803.60 × 168,447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,716x = 59,934,234,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,934,234,027.07/257,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,559.23

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